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In response to President Obama’s endorsement of a tax surcharge on small businesses to pay for health care reform, John Engler said,"The NAM is disappointed with President Obama’s endorsement of a tax on small businesses to pay for health care."
Carthage, MO, July 24, 2009--Engineered component maker Leggett & Platt, Inc. reported a drop in second quarter profit, as sales dropped substantially reflecting weak sales from all its segments.
New York, NY, July 24, 2009--Home builders carry some big pitfalls for investors, write David Goldberg and Susan Maklari, analysts at investment bank UBS .
Nanterre, France, July 23, 2009--Tarkett said it has purchased nearly all the outstanding shares of Sintelon AD.
Viken, Sweden, July 23, 2009--Välinge said it has decided to pursue legal action against Egger after a ruling by the Austrian Supreme Patent and Trademark Senate to nullify Välinge's European Angle-Snap Method Patent.
Minneapolis, MN, July 23, 2009—-Tennant Company said that its animation video featuring its ec-H2O cleaning technology has won a Bronze Telly Award in the “Effective Use of Animation” category.
Washington, DC, July 23, 2009--Resales of single-family homes and condos increased 3.6% in June to an annual rate of 4.89 million, the highest level since last October, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday.
Washington, DC, July 23, 2009--Initial jobless claims rose less than expected last week, and continuing jobless claims fell in the latest numbers from the Labor Department.
New York, NY, July 23, 2009--Commercial property prices fell for a second straight month in May, but the pace of decline may signal a bottoming process, Moody's Investors Service said .
Arlington, VA, July 23, 2009--Commercial construction fell 71 percent during June compared with the previous month, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.